Pet Wellbeing Milk Thistle for Cats - Supports Liver Health, Protects Liver - Glycerin-Based Natural Herbal Supplement - 2 oz (59 ml)

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Denamarin is given on an empty stomach, but you can hide the tablet in a small amount of food if necessary.

Avizeh, R, Najafzadeh, H., Razij-jalali, M., and Shirali, S. (2010) Evaluation of prophylactic and therapeutic effects of silymarin and N-acetylcysteine in acetaminophen-induced hepatotoxicity in cats. Journal of Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 33(1). Abstract retrieved from https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2885.2009.01100.x Milk thistle is one of the few herbs that have no equivalent in conventional medicine and has many uses. You can read about the many applications of Milk Thistle for cats and dogs on Dr. Hillary Cook's blog.

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All NHV Natural Pet Products are pure herbal extracts and contain no artificial additives, preservatives or coloring. Shelf life after opening is 6 months and must be refrigerated after opening. Singh, S., Shukla, S.K., Bhatt, P and Singh, A. K. (2019). Clinico therapeutic studies on ascites in canines. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 8(9): 1120-1137. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2019.809.129

Despite that, well-designed clinical studies, such as randomized, double-blind, controlled trial, with an appropriate cohort of patients or adequate dosages of aforementioned compounds, tested as single agents or in combination, are scarce in veterinary medicine. Moreover, the vast majority of molecules to which “hepatoprotective” properties are attributed are mainly included and marketed as complementary feed. These are also intended as nutraceuticals, where a nutraceutical has been defined as “a food or part of a food, such as a dietary supplement, that has a medical or health benefit, including the prevention and treatment of disease” (Interview De Felice, 2011) [ 5] or as functional foods [ 6]. Interestingly, an international agreement on their definition has not yet been reached [ 6]. If your cat suffers from a serious disease, he might need a higher dose, sometimes 3 times more that the usual amount. Here’s the link to our saver kit: https://www.nhvnaturalpetproducts.com/dog-cat-supplements-for-pancreas-imbalanceResearch has shown dogs with ascites (the accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity) treated with silymarin along with supportive therapy were able to attain normal activities after 45 days of therapy indicating the effectiveness of silymarin on hepatic dysfunction ( 9). Ascites is most often caused by liver scarring such as in cirrhosis.

Our research has limitations as it looked only for some molecules, the most frequently included in veterinary complementary feed to support the liver function in dogs and cats, and it consequently failed to meet, for example, some other stimulating research articles always regarding this topic, although in healthy animals (one was an abstract) [ 49, 50] or in form of review [ 51]. In one case, SAMe was administered to healthy cats resulting, among other encouraging effects, in a positive influence on hepatic redox balance [ 50]. We thought you might want to take a look at this blog we have that has lots of good tips on how to naturally manage diabetes in pets: https://nhvpethealth.com/blog/vet-tech-rounds-how-to-best-help-a-diabetic-cat/ Stenske, K.A., Smith, J.R., Newman, S.J., Newman L.B., and Kirk, C.A. (2006). Aflatoxicosis in dogs and dealing with suspected contaminated commercial foods. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 228(11):1686-1691. Retrieved from https://avmajournals.avma.org/doi/full/10.2460/javma.228.11.1686 Milk Thistle is used today as an anticancer support. Studies are showing that Milk thistle extract has an effect against cancer. This could be because Milk Thistle has very good antioxidant properties, which act as free radical scavengers. Research is showing that it may in fact help reduce or slow down the grown of certain cancer cell, and may protect and prevent cells from dividing in your pet's body. Recently a senior kitty of our’s needed to go on Denamarin Advanced to try and get his liver numbers improved. This senior fellow does not like any medication, in any form, of any taste…lol. You can’t hide it in his food – wet or dry – and he will fight/squirm to the max if you try to pill him.Raloxifene (Evista). Milk thistle may affect how your liver processes this osteoporosis medication, causing higher levels of the drug in your bloodstream. Talk to your doctor before taking milk thistle if you're taking raloxifene.

Milk thistle for dog liver support can be used in conjunction with conventional treatments and is glycerin based and safe for long-term use. You can read more about the benefits of using milk thistle on Dr. Hillary Cook’s blog. If you use the liquid tincture, you can easily dose it using the dropper it comes with. The dropped is usually marked so you know exactly how much of the substance you administer to your cat. The dosage should be calculated according to the body weight: 1 drop per 2 pounds. It is recommended that you divide the dose for 2 or more administrations a day. Certified organic, ethically wild-harvested and selectively imported: This formula is prepared from organically grown, ethically wild-harvested and selectively imported herbs. Milk thistle contains a strong anti-oxidant ingredient, silymarin, so it also helps cells fight against free radicals.Milk Thistle’s beneficial effects are largely down to the active compound found in the seeds and fruit called silymarin. There are however other compounds present in the fruit that also have a potential role to play in supporting the liver, and wider body. Healthy oils such as linoleic acid, flavenoids, and vitamin E are all known for their antioxidant (to neutralise free radicals) and immune supportive action and all are present in the Milk Thistle fruit. Turmeric ( Curcuma longa) is a perennial herb member of the ginger family ( Zingiberaceae). It is well known for its uses as curry powder in Asian cuisine and yellow pigment in the food processing industry. From the powdered rhizome of turmeric, several curcuminoids have been extracted, but the most prominent is called curcumin [ 42]. Although still debated, traditionally, curcumin, that present a polyphenolic structure, has been used for its anticancer, antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, hepatoprotective, immunomodulatory, and renoprotective properties as reported in literature [ 42, 43]. 3.6. Taraxacum officinale, Dandelion